Posts for December, 2024

Come join us on Friday, Jan 3rd, 2025 at 16:00 in Tomintoul for an afternoon of meteor spotting and stargazing.

The peak of the meteor shower in early January is promising in 2024 as it occurs a few days after the New Moon. During the maximum, you may see up to 60 meteors an hour on a nearly moonless sky. Quadrantids are known for their bright fireball meteors produing larger explosions of light and colour, which makes them a perfect target for astrophotography. Venus and Saturn will also be in the sky near to the moon.

Please meet at the Discovery Centre at 4:00pm. We’ll then be walking a short distance down to a suitable viewing location in a group with red head torches that will help your vision adapt to the darkness.

Join Cairngorms Astronomy Club and members of Tomintoul & Glenlivet Development Trust to learn about the planets Saturn and Venus in the constellation of Aquarius. We’ll also be looking at prominent winter stars and constellations and will share resources for improving your celestial knowledge. Please meet at the Discovery Centre at 5:00pm. We’ll then be walking a short distance down to a suitable viewing location in a group with red head torches that will help your vision adapt to the darkness.

The Glenlivet and Tomintoul area is one of the best places in the Cairngorms National Park to discover the wonders of the night sky. It is Scotland’s second International Dark Sky Park and one of the most northerly in the world.

As we will be outside, please dress appropriately for cold January conditions and changeable weather. Sturdy footwear, lots of layers, along with gloves and a hat will make your stargazing experience more enjoyable. If conditions are unsuitable on the day of the event the organiser will email attendees. Toilets are available in the Discovery Centre.

This is a two-day workshop with landscape artist Shona Cammack covering the fundamentals of painting landscapes in oil. We will be learning how to create landscape paintings with depth, strong composition and beautiful colour in oil. The workshop will also cover the fundamentals of painting in oils, including how to use solvents and mediums, as well as techniques and application of paint.

Suitable for beginners or those who have some experience of painting in other mediums. We will be working outdoors from the landscape at Badaguish and the local area where possible so this is a great opportunity to try en plein air painting, with all equipment provided.

For more information and booking please visit
https://shonacammack.com/workshops/-workshop-landscapes-in-oil-20251

This is a two-day landscape painting workshop with artist Shona Cammack covering the fundamentals of painting landscapes in oil. We will be learning how to create landscape paintings with depth, strong composition and beautiful colour in oil. The workshop will also cover the fundamentals of painting in oils, including how to use solvents and mediums, as well as techniques and application of paint.

Suitable for beginners or those who have some experience of painting in other mediums. We will be working outdoors from the landscape at Badaguish and the local area where possible so this is a great opportunity to try en plein air painting, with all equipment provided.

For more info and booking please visit
https://shonacammack.com/workshops/-workshop-landscapes-in-oil-20252

10am registration, run starts at 10.30am.

Join us for a family friendly 2km trail run around the beautiful Abernethy forest!

Entry is £5 per person or £15 per family

Please note that children aged 12 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

All profits will go to Abernethy Primary School Parent Council.

Join us at The Winky for groovy cocktails, funky moves and a night to remember! Dress to impress!

Come and join us for a Christmas Classic – an all star local community cast promises to delivery belly laughs and festive magic.

Tickets from The Apiary, Dalwhinnie Service Station, Deerstalker Diner and Laggan Coffee and Bothy

Come and join the community of Kincraig for the Annual Arts and Craft Christmas Fair.

Baking, wreaths, candles, artwork, knitting, pottery, jewellery, Christmas decorations, gifts, cards…and loads more!

In supprt of Kincraig Junior Shinty Club.

Play prize bingo for festive fun with family and friends

Come and support Kingussie High School’s Christmas Market!